How can we help?
We help our best entrepreneurs, innovators and researchers turn their best ideas into commercial successes. We all share the benefits of this success — and that supports Queensland and Queenslanders to be the best we can be.
Grants and Programs
-
Female Founders Co-Investment Fund
18 Jan 2024 – 30 Jun 2027
Learn how the Female Founders Co-Investment Fund supports innovative women-led startups preparing for early-stage capital raise.
-
Australian Government Self-Employment Assistance Program
18 Jan 2024 – 30 Jun 2027
Learn how to start your own business or grow your existing business with the Self-Employment Assistance Program.
-
First Nations Innovation Acceleration Program, managed by First Australians Capital
4 Feb 2025 – 4 Feb 2027 9am–9am
Boost innovation and entrepreneurial opportunities for mature Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses in Queensland. Learn about program goals, support…
-
Ignite+ Scale
13 Oct – 21 Nov 2025 9am–2pm
Tailored for Queensland’s most ambitious, high-growth-potential, innovation-driven enterprises, providing bespoke, agile, and advanced scale-up support to help businesses grow and…
Innovation stories
-
Innovation paves the way for sustainable aquaculture expansion in
9 October 2025
Central Queensland University is leading a groundbreaking project to revolutionise aquaculture in Queensland. By developing a new method for extracting nutrients from wastewater, this project aims to create a sustainable and profitable industry.
Upcoming events
-
Regional University Industry Collaboration (RUIC) Innovate to Grow program
11 Sep – 6 Nov 2025 12am–12am
Online (virtual)
Queensland Government and CSIRO launch free program to boost local agricultural innovation. Queensland-based businesses are invited to apply for the…
-
Disability Friendly Business Basics micro-credentials
19 Oct 2025 – 26 Jul 2026 12pm–12pm
Online (virtual)
Improve diversity and inclusion awareness Enhanced skillset for effective service delivery Stronger connections with your customer base Opportunity to build…
-
Disability Friendly Business Basics micro-credentials
20 Oct 2025 – 27 Jul 2026 12pm–12pm
Online (virtual)
Improve diversity and inclusion awareness Enhanced skillset for effective service delivery Stronger connections with your customer base Opportunity to build…
-
Create with AI - Custom Visual for Your Brand and Content
20 Oct 2025 12pm–1:30pm
Tropic Tech & Innovation Network
8/254 Mulgrave Rd, Westcourt QLD 4870In this fun, hands-on workshop, Cairns local and NightCafe Co-Founder Elle Russell will show you how to use cutting-edge AI…
-
Create with AI - Custom Visual for Your Brand & Content
20 Oct 2025 12pm–1:30pm
Tropic Tech & Innovation Network
8/254 Mulgrave Rd, Westcourt QLD 4870In this fun, hands-on workshop, Cairns local and NightCafe Co-Founder Elle Russell will show you how to use cutting-edge AI…
-
ASTN-GSIC Pre-Accelerator Program Cohort #10
20 Oct – 31 Dec 2025 4pm–3pm
Online (virtual)
This pre-accelerator program is open to startup founders, entrepreneurs with an athlete, practitioner or research background or intrapreneurs of sports…
Keep up to date
Get the latest innovation news in Queensland with our monthly newsletter, including our latest grants, resources and developments in your field.